Wednesday of the First Week of Lent

Wednesday | February 21, 2018 | 03:00 AM

“Our world continues to promote new forms of spiritual and material poverty that assault human dignity. For this reason, the Church must always be vigilant and ready to identify new works of mercy and to practice them with generosity and enthusiasm.” — Pope Francis

Reflection: The corporal and spiritual works of mercy offer a starting point for discerning how to cooperate with the Holy Spirit with joy and selfless giving. Where do you see human dignity being disrespected or undermined? What is one simple way you might take an active role in changing this situation?